Politics & Government
City Of Portland: Fill The Bus!
At the campaign's conclusion, the gathered supplies will be delivered to Portland Public Schools for distribution.
July 28, 2021
Kiwanis, Staples and Hannaford team up to ‘Fill the Bus’ with school supplies for Portland kids most in need!
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From August 9‐14, the Kiwanis of Portland are teaming up with Staples Connect in Falmouth and South Portland as well as Hannaford in their West Falmouth and Forest Avenue stores to get school supplies into the hands of the neediest children in the Portland Public Schools and their teachers.
In addition, a large school bus will be parked at VIP Charter just off Franklin Street, from August 4 through August 20. Donors are welcome drop donations at VIP.
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The campaign kicks off at 11 am August 9 at the Kiwanis Pool on Douglass Street in Portland, and there will be a closing ceremony at the pool on August 14. At the campaign’s conclusion, the gathered supplies will be delivered to Portland Public Schools for distribution.
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